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iPhone XS Max vs Galaxy S10+
Detailed specifications comparison between the Apple iPhone XS Max and the Samsung Galaxy S10+.
| Release Date | September 21, 2018 | March 08, 2019 |
| Operating System | iOS 12, iOS 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Display Size | 6.5 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Display Type | Super Retina OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1242 x 2688 pixels | 1440 x 3040 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Processor / Chipset | Apple A12 Bionic | Exynos 9820 (8 nm) - EMEA/LATAM / Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China |
| RAM | 4 GB | - |
| Internal Storage | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | - |
| Main Camera | 12MP | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, OIS |
| Selfie Camera | 7MP | 10 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Battery Capacity | 3174 mAh | 4100 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 15W | 15W wired, 15W wireless |
| 5G Support | ||
| NFC | ||
| 3.5mm Jack |
Key differences: iPhone XS Max vs Galaxy S10+
- Galaxy S10+ has the bigger battery (4,100 mAh vs 3,174 mAh on the iPhone XS Max).
- iPhone XS Max has the larger screen (6.5-inch vs 6.4-inch on the Galaxy S10+).
- Galaxy S10+ has the lower reference price (999 USD vs 1,099 USD on the iPhone XS Max).
- Galaxy S10+ is the newer phone, released about 6 months later.
- Only the Galaxy S10+ keeps a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Generated from manufacturer specifications. Prices are reference launch prices in USD and vary by market.

